My partner and I own a 1967 Cherokee 140 with a Terra 230 Audio panel. Currently we use COM2 as our main COM. Whenever we attempt to listen only on COM1, COM2 drops to almost inaudible, with the plane running it is inaudible. If you put COM1 on the speaker it is better, you can still hear COM2 in...

I am looking for recommendations of good Cessna 421 Shops in the vicinity of Wisconsin (within a 300 nm radius od KISW would be nice). Does anyone have any positive experiences to share? By "421 shop", I mean a shop that has significant experience maintaining 421's and preferably one where someone...

Under VMC conditions figure to knock out some approaches. As you can see from the ATC transmissions, it really does pay to make a face to face visit to your local controllers. It really does make it much more "personal" over the radio putting a face to a...

I have narrowed my choices down to two. A CESSNA 210, 1960, 3895 TT, 377 SMOH , Dual Mk12d, IFR, Modern Panel, Great Paint, Good interior & glass, NDH, Fresh Annual for 60,000. Continental IO-470-E. 377 SMOH. 260 Hp. Fuel Injected. And a 1964 Comanche 250, 3500TT, 400 SMOH, IFR, Duel...

I'm on a roll now -- so here's a new page of pix Mary and I took at the National Air Tour stop yesterday, in Anoka, MN. If you like old planes, find the nearest place the tour is stopping, and get thee to it! http://www.alexisparkinn.com/national_air_tour.htm Enjoy! --

A new cylinder doesn't have to be $1500. New Superiors are under $900 from factorycylinders.com. Thanks for the note. The cylinder shop gave us a quote of around $7000 for four new Superior cylinders. Granted, that does include their labor in inspecting/disassembling the existing cylinders,...

Grreetings!! I am returning to aircraft ownership after 15 years. the other day, I was looking to purchase an airplane that I saw advertised. The price and features looked real good, EVERYTHING i wanted!! except it had a run out engine. over 2100 hrs. they we're asking about $ 28,000 for the...

Hello all, I have an opportunity to buy a 1978 C-172 that appears to be in better than good condition for a better than good (for me) price. The logs are current and an annual was completed in February -- I've talked to that mechanic and he said the ship is in good shape. I thinking about offering...

Due to popular demand, here is a rare "mid-month" Rogue's Gallery Update: - See Mike Rappaport's awesome (what year is that bird anyway, Mike?) Helio Courier at: http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rogue's_gallery_q_-_z.htm - See Mike Granby's outstanding 1980 Saratoga...

The first week in January, my partner & I took out 67 Cherokee Six 260 in for it's first interior update. We have owned the plane for almost two years and the original interior, while in great shape for it's age needed to be replaced. While they were in there we opted for new seat belts, 1/4"...

If any of you have a copy of, or know someone who has a copy of the Smyth Sidewinder plans, I need a copy of drawing 302-2. Let me know if you have it or know where I can find it. Will pay duplication and mailing costs, of course. Email me at bd5 at bd5 dot com. Juan

I'm in the market for a new airplane that can carry 4 adults for 250nm typical trips. No more than $600k. Any ideas?

June 18,2004 Welcome to the 2nd Annual National Cherokee Flyin and Convention. Thanks for spending your weekend with us to be among those who fly and love Cherokees. The weekend is full of things to do both at the event and around the city of Osage Beach. Tan-Tar-A is a world-class resort with...

I need to paint my Tomahawk's panel (metal not plastic unlike my Warrior) and change the screws. I know that there will be some sending involved but I would like to find out what kind of paint to use. Thanks, Baha Acuner N9459T

1, Working Cessna NAV/COM ARC 300 or Replacement For 1976 150M Wanted Cheap (I think It Is 14V system) Will only be used temporarily untill i can drop a gps/com in it. 2, 2 Place Intercom Wanted Cheap Battery Or Panel Mount Please E-mail me at or call 360-521-8452 if you have...

A couple of months ago our AI, which had been "coming and going", finally went. We replaced it with a rebuilt unit from "The Gyro House", which had the dual effect of getting our autopilot working properly again. Last month, our DG failed completely and suddenly, after a normal landing in Pella,...

I put a voltmeter on the alternator output and measured between 32-35 AC volts at moderate load and moderate RPM. Looks like some diodes have decided to give up. Does anyone have any info on the Plane-Power alternators? There is a PMA'd replacement for my aircraft, and I will go that direction...

Reading one of the piloting web/video services and came across this comment: "Still; there remains the specter of trouble ahead... as most of the better offerings at the USSAE (LSA aircraft) cost well over 100K... and we're not sure that there is a sustainable market for aircraft in that price...

We have an MX300 in our 172 that has started producing squeals and static whenever it is turned on. It was intermittent a month ago and proceeded to being continuous. We can still transmit and receive if we can stand listening to the noise. I turned it on today and could clearly hear a...